The talented magician and serving soldier, whose incredible tricks saw him pip second place singer Wayne Woodward to the post in 2016, admitted he performed a cheeky trick which compared Prince Harry’s looks to that of Ed Sheeran – and the royal couldn’t help but agree.

Richard exclusively told OK! Online: “It was Harry’s first public appearance with Meghan and he was in good spirits and on good form.

Doria, who is based in Los Angeles, is believed to have stayed with daughter Meghan, 37 and her husband, Prince Harry, 33, at their private Oxfordshire cottage in July.

Good Morning Britain: Thomas Markle has done multiple interviews since the wedding [ITV]

Meghan Markle and her mother, Doria Ragland [Getty]

Royal correspondent Omid Scobie wrote on Twitter: "Sources confirm to @ABC @GMA that Duchess Meghan's mom Doria Ragland visited Prince Harry and her daughter for an extended stay at their Oxfordshire home this summer.